In the heart of a starlight reserve in a protected natural park, three authentic cottages with walks from the door for immersion in nature

A beautifully restored annexe in a picturesque village in the heart of Suffolk. Take a camera - it's seriously picture-perfect around here

Refined B&B in a pretty forest setting just north of the French Basque country, with a lovely garden, a swimming pool and delicious food

The largest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

Chat long with gentle hosts over home-grown dinners; see stars above, walks, rivers and wildlife all around. Rustic comfort in rural Burgos

An elegant escape in one of Corsica's prettiest towns - perfect for romantic couples with a spa, restaurant, and the island to explore

Medieval manor house and busy farm. A welcoming atmosphere, big bedrooms, breakfast in the baronial great hall by the cosy log fire

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views and wines from their vineyard

The privacy of a big terraced garden, a small decked pool and attractive, clutter-free rooms - close to harbour town bustle and restaurants

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

Bring family or friends to this beautiful 16th-century stone manor house standing in a tiny hamlet in the heart of the Dordogne

Hilltop château on the edge of a small village half an hour from Saint-Émilion, with a lovely garden, a swimming pool and two lakes

Your very own château in the Dordogne for big family get-togethers and special celebrations

Crackling fires in winter, croquet in the summer. Life ticks by peacefully - rooms are engagingly old-fashioned, the garden is much-loved

One of four wooden-clad off-grid cottages, sleek and calm indoors, high up in the Cheviot Hills and with stunning views over the valley

In pretty Vernon, a peaceful and comfortably large townhouse with roses rambling around the door

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby